08/20/2019

Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Councilwoman Shanklin and representatives from both LMPD and MSD plan to attend this month's District 2 Community Meeting

As always, this month's District 2 community meeting will be held on the third Tuesday of the month at Newburg Library.  It will be held on August 20th, beginning at 6pm.  At this time, community members are invited to come, meet, and speak with Councilwoman Shanklin and LMPD; in addition to these meeting mainstays, MSD plans to send a representative to be available for questions and concerns from community members.  Dr. Shanklin and the District 2 office encourage any community members interested in speaking with the Councilwoman, LMPD, or MSD to come out to this month's meeting!

Speed Humps will soon be coming to several streets in the Newburg neighborhood!

Due to frequent issues with speeding and traffic violations in the Newburg area, in combination with numerous requests from community members, Councilwoman Shanklin and her office have been working diligently over the past few months to begin the process of installing speed humps on many Newburg-area streets.  As of July 23, Public Works has already begun the initial stage of marking for and installing the humps on Ilex Ave., Shasta Trl., and Kilmer Blvd.  These three streets make up just the first wave of speed hump work that Councilwoman Shanklin has planned for District 2 this year; several additional streets in the district are currently being considered for the second wave of installation, which is planned to take place later this year.

New Metro311 online reporting system and mobile app has launched

On June 19, Metro311 launched a whole new online reporting system and mobile app that will make it easier to report issues online or on your phone. The new Metro311 will also let you see issues that have already been reported on a map, and will improve how you track progress of your issue along the way. Information about the app, including instructions for downloading to your phone, will be available on the Metro311 website.

New Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the new system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

Aug 10 -- Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Located at 1501 Rangeland Rd.  Call 313-4498 or 313-4700 for more information. 

This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies (while supplies last) will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Free lunches will be served to kids by JCPS Nutrition Services and families may complete a CAP referral during the event as well for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will include over twenty presenters including diabetes and blood pressure checks, the YMCA program, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music.  Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, Louisville Metro Police and Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Okolona Fire Department, and local churches.

Upcoming Education and Events from the Louisville Metro Office for Aging/Disabled Citizens

• Free Yoga Classes Now Through August 28:  Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm; Saturdays 10:30am to 11:30am.  Location:  Douglass Community Center (2305 Douglass Blvd.).  Call 456-8120 for more information.

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• Webinar: Why Being Brain Injury Informed Is a Critical Component of Person-Centered Thinking, Planning, and Practice:  Monday, August 12 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.  Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability for all age groups in America. This often hidden disability is commonly found to be a co-occurring condition among individuals living with mental health challenges, substance use related disorders, and other disabling conditions. As a result, individuals with brain injury are often served by programs primarily focused on intellectual and developmental disabilities, aging, and other populations receiving long-term services and supports. Those engaging in person-centered thinking, planning, and practice in human service systems need to be equipped with tools to consistently and appropriately work with those who have a history of brain injury.

  This webinar features presenters from the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) and two individuals with lived experience of brain injury. The webinar’s key points of focus will include how brain injury considerations and person-centered practices differ from plans supporting other disability populations; and accommodations and strategies for addressing brain injury-related cognitive, behavioral, and social issues with regard to person-centered plan development.  Register Here.

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• TRIAD:  Monthly Education Meeting; Tuesday, August 13 11:30am-1:00pm.  Hosted by:  Cave Hill Heritage Foundation - MUSCL Senior Wellness Center (1016 E. Burnett Ave).  Call OADC at 502-574-5092 for more information.

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• Stop Rx Greed - Member Meet-up:  Wednesday, August 14 from 8:00am to 9:00am.  Join AARP volunteers and staff in a discussion about the affordability of prescription drugs.  Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a muffin while we consider possible solutions and explore ways to get involved.  Location: Mimi’s Café (615 S Hurstbourne Pkwy.).  Register by calling 1-877-926-8300.

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• 5 Pillars of Brain Health:  Thursday, August 22; 6:00pm check-in / 6:30pm program begins.  It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! In this hour-long, interactive session you will learn about the five pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, share your brain-boosting activities and be inspired by others.  Location: Thrive Center (204 E. Market Street).  Register by calling 1-877-926-8300.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-Rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

Louisville Downtown Civil Rights Trail 

The Louisville Downtown Civil Rights project is listed as one of 3 sites in Kentucky on the US Civil Rights Trail.  Markers have been placed at the former sit-in demonstration sites on Fourth Street.  There is also a curriculum resource guide that is available to schools throughout Kentucky.  The resource material can be found on the individual universities' websites.  Additionally, Louisville Metro Council was pivotal in making this trail possible.  Visitors can walk the trail starting at 301 South 4th Street, and more information can be found here!

Sacred Heart School of the Arts is offering Scholarships

Sacred Heart Schools seeks to attract a diverse and talented student body. In an effort to make a Sacred Heart Schools education possible for all who wish to attend, financial assistance and academic scholarships are available to qualified students.

For more information contact:

Andrea Diggs

Adiggs@shslou.org

Or call the office at (502) 897-1816.

Are you ready to execute a growth plan for your small business? Scale Up Louisville is for you - apply now!

The Louisville Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Louisville Forward Economic Development, the SBA, SCORE and Sullivan University, are launching Scale Up Louisville, a year-long program to help small business owners plan for and execute a growth plan.

The program begins August 21 and will provide direct support to a cohort of 15 business owners through a competitive application process, with the goal of helping companies grow jobs and enhance economic development.

The initial intensive program consists of topics such as sizing up your business, exploring growth opportunities, strategic decision-making, using financial tools, strengthening products, sizing up the market, leading the organization, managing growth operations, charting financial performance, and making it happen. Scholarships are available. 

Those wishing to apply are encouraged to visit: http://scaleuplouisville.com

Save the date and get involved - September 15 - Love Sings Louder

Sunday, September 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Iroquois Amphitheatre, enjoy a free, community-wide, multi-faith, multi-cultural, intergenerational program: Love Sings Louder. 

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center has been inspired by the currently popular “mass singing initiatives” facilitated by groups like Israel’s Koolulam and Canada’s Choir!Choir!Choir!. These events bring together a diverse range of community members with the idea to stop everything for a few hours and just sing together.

In partnership with a diverse group of community leaders, groups and organizations, the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Center will bring this experience to the Louisville community, enabling participants to enjoy the feeling of togetherness through a deep communal experience – their sounds and voices coming together to create a social choir, full of hope and optimism.

Co-Chairs: Councilperson Barbara Sexton-Smith & Mark Perelmuter

Event Committee (as of June 4, 2019): Amy Shir (LHOME),  Edgardo Mansilla (Americana), Kevin Traeger, Jessica Loving (Jewish Community Relations Council), JP Davis (Fund for the Arts), Cantor David Lipp (Adath Jesurun) Haleh Harimi (IDP), Anne Ensign-Urteaga (J Arts & Ideas), Adrienne Eisenmenger & John Koehlinger (KRM), Wanda Mitchell-Smith (Metro District 4), Michael Drury (Pandora Productions), Chris Hartman (Fairness Campaign), Ashley Duncan (JCPS), Terri Foster (Louisville Youth Orchestra), Mera Corlett (Okolona Baptist Church), Dr. Muhammad Babar (APPKI)

Want to get your community involved? Call us!

Staff Contacts: Lenae Price (lprice@jewishlouisville.org 794-7304; Matt Goldberg mgoldberg@jewishlouisville.org 238-2707.

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.